PUADEFCM111B Support sub-unit level
defensive operations
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PUADEFCM111B Support sub-unit level defensive operations
Date this document was generated: 26 May 2012
PUADEFCM111B Support sub-unit level defensive operations
Modification History
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Unit Descriptor
Unit Descriptor
This unit covers the competency required to support the
conduct of sub-unit (60-130 persons) level defensive
operations.
It is primarily focussed on the duties of the sub-unit's
warrant officer who, in many cases will act as a member
of the sub-unit operational planning and coordination
team providing technical advice and direct support to
the commander and second in command of the sub-unit.
Many duties are also administrative in nature.
In the absence of the commander or second in command
the person may be required to supervise the sub-unit
requiring independent action and leadership by example.
Defensive operations are characterised by own forces
delaying, accepting decisive engagement or
withdrawing from action against hostile forces and are
typically fluid and demanding environments.
Application of the Unit
Application of the Unit
The application of this unit in the workplace - the
environments, complexities and situations involved will be written during Phase II of the Review of the
PUA00 Public Safety Training Package.
This text will be useful for the purposes of job
descriptions, recruitment advice or job analysis; where
possible, it will not be too job specific to allow other
industries to import it into other Training Packages,
where feasible.
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Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisite Unit/s
Nil
Employability Skills Information
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills.
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the
essential outcomes of a Unit
of Competency.
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Performance Criteria describe the required performance
needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
Where bold italicised text is used, further information is
detailed in the Required Skills and Knowledge and/or
the Range Statement. Assessment of performance is to
be consistent with the Evidence Guide.
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Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
1. Prepare and plan for
operations
1.1 Orders are received and clarified in accordance
with the commander's intent
1.2 Assistance is provided in the planning of
defensive operations, in accordance with
standard procedures
1.3 Planning decisions are made based on a logical
process to solve operational problems
1.4 Outline-plans to support sub-unit level defensive
operations are prepared and presented as required
2. Support sub-unit level
defensive activities
2.1 Orders are prepared and delivered in accordance
with standard procedures
2.2 Combat support and combat service support are
coordinated and integrated into operational plans
2.3 Assistance is provided in the execution of
sub-unit defensive operations
2.4 Defensive routine is coordinated as directed
2.5 Patrol activity is coordinated as directed
2.6 Occupation of an echelon in a defensive position
is coordinated
2.7 Early warning and security measures are
coordinated
3. Coordinate sub-unit
administrative activities
3.1 Sub-unit level battlefield clearance is planned
and executed
3.2 Sub-unit re-supply and maintenance is
coordinated
3.3 Sub-unit is supervised within an echelon in
defence
3.4 Combat service support to the sub-unit is
coordinated
3.5 Sub-unit morale, welfare and discipline are
supported and fostered when required
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Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.
Required Skills
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apply administrative procedures
apply OH&S requirements
apply recognised safety precautions
conduct liaison
conduct the Individual Military Appreciation Process
control risk
display initiative
display leadership
employ equipment tactically
employ weapons tactically
manage resources
navigate
prepare reports
Required Knowledge
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administrative processes
basis for security operations
defensive tactics, techniques and procedures
employment of battlespace operating systems
employment of weapons and equipment
Individual Military Appreciation Process
laws of Armed Conflict
liaison requirements
military law
navigation techniques
OH&S requirements
orders for Opening Fire
orders for the Use of Force
principles of defensive operations
principles of leadership
recognised safety precautions
resource management
risk control processes
Rules of Engagement
security tactics, techniques and procedures
service writing
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REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
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training processes
Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE
Critical aspects for
assessment and evidence
required to demonstrate
competency in this unit
Assessment must confirm the ability to work as part of a
team.
Consistency in performance
Competency must be demonstrated over time in a
simulated operational environment, either as part of a
holistic assessment activity where individuals rotate
through specified appointments, or as a number of
separate assessment activities such as Tactical Exercises
Without Troops.
Context of and specific
resources for assessment
Context of assessment
Competency should be assessed in the context of
supporting defensive operations and leading the group
when required.
Assessment is in a simulated environment due to the
nature of this high-risk environment.
Specific resources for assessment
Access to operating areas, stores, doctrine and other
publications.
Guidance information for
assessment
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Information that will assist or guide assessment will be
written during Phase II of the Review of the PUA00
Public Safety Training Package.
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Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT
The Range Statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for
different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised
wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.
Standard procedures may
include
Australian Standards
Defence Instructions
Doctrine pamphlets
Job guides, other publications
Manufacturers' handbooks, industry specifications and
technical instructions
Occupational health and safety (OH&S) regulations
Organisational policies and procedures
Procedure manuals
Relevant local government by-laws
Relevant state/territory or federal legislation
Routine Orders
Standing Operating Procedures
Standing Orders
Written and verbal orders
Logical process may include Combat Appreciation Process
Individual Military Appreciation Process
Combat support
Airborne offensive support
Armoured support
Artillery support
Engineers support
Combat service support
may include
Air lift support
Amphibious lift support
Combat supplies
Medical support
Vehicle transport
Assistance executing
sub-unit defensive
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Coordinating all-round defence of the position and
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RANGE STATEMENT
operations may include
boundaries with other units/sub-units
Coordinating camouflage and concealment, and
counter-surveillance measures
Providing advice on the layout, siting and occupation of
a sub unit defensive position including the headquarters
Supervising and advising on the construction of field
defences, including obstacles and surveillance, and early
warning devices to protect the position
Battlefield clearance may
include
Coordinating casualty evacuation
Coordinating the marking or clearing of mines, booby
traps and unexploded ordnance
Coordinating the removal of unwanted material from the
defensive position
Processing prisoners of war and other detainees
Re-supply may include
Distributing maintenance items and new equipment
Issuing combat supplies
Unit Sector(s)
Not applicable.
Corequisite Unit/s
Co-requisite Unit/s
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